Thursday, January 26, 2012

i love the sentiment on this sign in ault park. then i think about the dear ones i know who have died, who also deserve to be imperishable in our memories. so while we appreciate levi ault, let's also remember our loved ones and the wonderful gifts they gave us.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

newport aquarium - has jellyfish art. we ate one in class a few years ago when studying invertebrates. they taste like soggy noodles. a very simple animal, but beautifully displayed with classical music in the background.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

there is a window of time after a hard workout during which your body uses sugar differently. don't ask me how, but it's good for you then. so! reason to run #2 (sanity-saver = #1) is the chocolate shake with peppermint stick chocolate chip ice cream. no kidding. (the sugar's fine, the unhealthy fat - oh well!)

Sunday, January 15, 2012

i want to provide my students, friends, and family a safe place. safe and peaceful. when emotions run high, and vitamin d low, i want to create a refuge. a place of clear thought, and a place to be heard and accepted. loved. my job with a capital J. you too?

Friday, January 13, 2012

top 5 things to love about a wednesday night run from newport on the levee in kentucky.

5. running over the purple people bridge and being surprised by the lights in the buildings of downtown cincinnati - colorful and reflecting in the ohio river.

4. passing the great american ballpark and seeing the statue of johnny bench and remembering how we went to the game when it was dedicated and johnny bench was there. some of the big red machine players, too. (johnny is on the screen.)

3. seeing the wall of baseballs showing pete rose's hits - but from the dark outside the building. it's very bright and goes up the wall for three stories.

2. running past the bengals' stadium and seeing the blank will-call signs over the empty stalls, glowing neon, waiting for next football season.

1. seeing the roebling bridge in the distance, lights reflecting off the black water, then running over it.

the bad news? i forgot my camera. the good news? i had these pictures on my computer already. it was an amazing, warm winter night. running with a group is the way to go. i'd never go downtown on a school night otherwise!